Board News

Posted 5/1/19Nominations for 2019 REALTOR® of the Year have opened. We will be accepting applications through May 31. Click here to download the application to nominate a dedicated REALTOR® who demonstrates community service, civic involvement and service to the REALTOR® Association on the local, state and national levels.

Posted 12/21/18Just 10 days left to renew your membership for 2019 and to submit your Code of Ethics class certificate. If you have questions on these membership requirements, please contact us between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday.

Posted 12/17/18We thank our members and friends for their support throughout 2018 and wish you all a happy and healthy Holiday season! Our office will be closed in honor of the holidays on 12/24 and 12/25 and 1/1/19.Posted 11/3/18Save the Date: our annual holiday party will be held from 4-7 pm on 12/19/18 at Spiritos Restaurant, 477 Broadway, Providence, RI. If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please contact Suzanne Silva at 401-274-8386 for more details.

Posted 10/26/18Congratulations to our 2019 Officers and Directors, installed on 10/3/18 at our Annual Meeting at the Squantum Association. The Honorable RI Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea served as installing Officer.

Posted 10/26/18Members - time to sign up for 2019 committee appointments by 11/5/18. Click here for more information and then sign up through the member portal.

Posted 10/12/18As a result of recent Bylaw changes, we are in need of 3 RICABOR REALTOR® members willing to serve as a Director and 1 prior Director willing to serve as 2019 Corporate Secretary. Please apply by 5 pm on 10/19/18.

Posted 9/21/18As a reminder, 2019 dues orders will be posted to the member portal by late October 2018. No paper invoices will be sent as we are paperless. Members will need to renew before their membership expires at the end of the year.

Posted 8/21/18Note the National Association of REALTORS® dues for REALTOR® members will increase by $30 for 2019 - as approved by their Directors in May. See here for a detailed breakdown.RICABOR will post member' 2019 dues orders to the member portal in late October - we are paperless.Posted 8/16/18Save the date of 10/3/18 at 5:30 pm. RICABOR's Annual Meeting will be held at the Squantum Association in East Providence. More details coming soon! See the Proposed 2019 Slate of Officers & Directors here.

Posted 7/23/18RICABOR will be sending short (1-5 question) surveys to its members in the coming months. Your feedback will help us to better understand your needs and will provide valuable feedback on Board programs and services. Thank you in advance for your valued input!Posted 7/19/18Congratulations to Susan Kelly of Lincoln. Susan was named our Board's 2018 REALTOR® of the Year and will vie for State REALTOR® of the Year on 10/24/18.

Posted 5/18/18Join us on 6/7 for a dynamic program with a national speaker and our commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act at the Showcase Cinemas, Warwick Mall. Approved for 3 CORE RI CEU's and no charge to our members. Click here for more information or to register.Posted 5/1/2018We are now accepting nominations for 2018 REALTOR® of the Year through 6/1. Click here for more information and the form.

Posted 4/5/18We are now accepting nominations for 2019 Officers and Directors of the RICABOR. Filing deadline is 5/18/18. Click here to learn more and to access the nomination form.Posted 3/21/18Registration is now open for what promises to be a great evening. RACE for RPAC on 4/24/18 from 5-8 p.m. at Fuel Sportsbar located at R1 Indoor Karting in Lincoln. For more info or to register, please click here.

Posted 2/27/18Join us for our Networking Event of 4/3/18 from 5-7 p.m. at Brutopia Brewery & Kitchen, Cranston. Click here for more details or to register.Posted 2/16/18RICABOR will be collecting baby diapers and wipes and new socks and underwear for children (ages 3-17) between 2/15/18 - 3/31/18. Donations will benefit our 2018 adopted charity: The Village for RI Foster and Adoptive Families. Donations may be dropped off at our office in Providence between 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday.Posted 12/29/17Read about the new RI Lead guidelines and updated forms effective 1/1/2018.

Posted 12/11/17The Board offices will be closed on 12/25/17, 12/26/17 and 1/1/18 for the holidays. We will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on:12/27/1712/28/1712/29/17Thank you and we wish you very happy holidays also!

Posted 12/8/17The Board is pleased to announce that it will be supporting The Village as our 2018 community partner. A non-profit 501C3 charity based in Providence, they provide suport and resources to Rhode Island adoptive and foster families and are 100% volunteer driven. Members of RICABOR will both fundraise and provide hands-on help to the The Village. Learn more about them at www.rivillage.org or on Facebook.Posted 11/15/17Registration is now open for our 12/7 Holiday Party! Click here for more details.

Posted 11/3/17: Congratuations to Stephanie Soscia,who was installed as the 2018 President of the Rhode Island Commercial and Appraisal Board of REALTORS®. Click here to read the full release.

Posted 10/25/17Members - don't forget to browse the 2018 volunteer opportunities & then submit your nomination by 11/7/17. Your assistance is grealty needed. Login to the member portal and then click on committees on the top menu bar.

Posted 9/7/17Members are advised that their 2018 membership dues statements are paperless. They will be posted to the member portal by 11/9/17. Once posted, each member will receive 2 emails: one with their username and another with their password so that they may renew on the portal by the due date of 12/1/17. Thank you for your membership and support!

Posted 7/31/17Congratulations to Peter M. Scotti, who was selected our 2017 REALTOR® of the Year! Peter will be recognized at our 10/3 Annual Meeting and will vie for the State REALTOR® of the Year at the Annual Meeting of the RI Association of REALTORS® on 10/18/17.

Posted 6/5/17We are now accepting nominations of RICABOR members for REALTOR® of the Year by 5 pm on 6/30/17. Click here to learn more or for the nomination form.Posted 5/11/17This year, RICABOR is helping Foster Forward. Through a wide range of innovative programs and services, they assist foster families as they navigate the child welfare system, prepare foster children and teens to live independently and empower them to become successful adults. They serve 1600 clients each year.

We are collecting donations of NEW pajamas or sleep pants and sleep shirts for males and females, middle schoolers (ages 12-15) and high schoolers (ages 15-18) during the months of May and June only. Please drop them off at our office Mon-Fri. RICABOR is the proud sponsor of the teal blue lighting of the State House dome in Providence, RI, May 22nd - May 28th to bring awareness of May being National Foster Awareness Month!

Posted 4/11/17Nominations are now open through 5 pm on 5/31/17 for new Directors and 2018 Corporate Secretary - click here for details

Posted 1/6/17Effective 1/1/17 the quadrennial REALTOR® Code of Ethics training course (a requirement of membership) is migrating to a biennial period. The biennial period will be from 1/1/17 - 12/31/18. Check out these opportunities to complete this training.

Posted 7/29/2016 A Dues Savings Plan is now available to assist our members in budgeting for their annual dues and other business expenses. Click here for more details.

Posted 7/25/2016:The Board of Directors recently approved an initiative to be paperless with our annual dues statements. This Fall, all members will receive an email notification that their 2017 membership dues statements have been posted to the member portal on www.ricabor.org. The notice will include their username and password to the portal. Members will then be responsible for logging into the portal to renew electronically by the due date. Many of you already log into the portal to renew, so the process will be very familiar to you. This change reflects the opportunity to realize cost savings and to be more environmentally friendly. It also streamlines the annual renewal process and aligns with the Department of Business Regulation’s Real Estate Division’s model of paperless renewals to licensees. Please be sure to keep the Board apprised of your most current email address and to add This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.as a safe sender to your email program. If you have any questions, please contact the Board office via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.or call (401) 274-8386. We appreciate your support and continued membership.

Board successfully meets Core Standards RequirementsThe Rhode Island Commercial and Appraisal Board of REALTORS® successfully completed its annual Core Standards application with the National Association of REALTORS® this past June. All REALTOR® Boards across the country must complete this process to continue as a chartered member of the NAR, to raise the bar for REALTOR® Associations and ensure high-quality service for their members. The application challenged the Rhode Island Commercial and Appraisal Board of REALTORS® to demonstrate proficiency in the areas of:

The Board is now in its 9th year of sharing services with the Greater Providence Board of REALTORS®. This has allowed us to expand services and streamline management through this strategic partnership. The collaboration allows us to operate more efficiently and to keep pace with the ever-increasing expectations and demands on our Board and its management.Pathways to ProfessionalismDemonstrate your commitment to excellence! Board members are encouraged to adopt and practice the Pathways to Professionalism of the National Association of REALTORS® in their day to day business. Click here to view a copy of the guidelines.